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Sony MDR-7506 vs Sony MDR-7520

Sony MDR-7506 Headphones
Sony MDR-7506
Sony MDR-7520 Headphones
Sony MDR-7520
Available colors
Editiorial reviews
10
4.1 out of 5
5 user ratings
5 stars
20 %
4 stars
80 %
3 stars
0 %
2 stars
0 %
1 stars
0 %
Read editorial reviews
4
4 editorial reviews
Sony’s MDR range of closed‑back cans has been popular in studios for years, and now includes a new flagship model.Read more
Performance Build Quality Comfort ValueRead more
The Sony MDR-7520 are above-average critical listening headphones, with a great build quality. They have a simple and straightforward design that looks premium a...Read more
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User rating
67
3.7 out of 5
67 user ratings
5 stars
32 %
4 stars
22 %
3 stars
28 %
2 stars
14 %
1 stars
1 %
42
4.2 out of 5
42 user ratings
5 stars
42 %
4 stars
30 %
3 stars
26 %
2 stars
0 %
1 stars
0 %

Full Comparison

Technical details

Sony MDR-7506Sony MDR-7506
Sony MDR-7520Sony MDR-7520
Sound outputStereoStereo
StyleOn-EarOn-Ear
Connectivity technologyWiredWired
Headset (integrated/enclosed microphone)nono
Magnet materialNeodymiumNeodymium

Design

Sony MDR-7506Sony MDR-7506
Sony MDR-7520Sony MDR-7520
Colour of productBlackBlack
Acoustic designClosedClosed
Attachment typeHeadbandHeadband
CategoryStudioStudio
Noise isolatingyesyes
Connector contacts platingGoldGold

Dimensions

Sony MDR-7506Sony MDR-7506
Sony MDR-7520Sony MDR-7520
Weight8.08 oz9.49 oz

Sound

Sony MDR-7506Sony MDR-7506
Sony MDR-7520Sony MDR-7520
Impedance63.0 Ω24.0 Ω
Frequency range10 - 200005 - 80000
Diaphragm diameter1.57 in1.97 in
Driver technologyDynamicDynamic
Driver size1.57 in1.97 in
Maximum input power1000.0 mW4000.0 mW

Connectivity

Sony MDR-7506Sony MDR-7506
Sony MDR-7520Sony MDR-7520
Inputs supported3.5mm
  • 3.5mm
  • 6.35mm
Cable length33
Type of connector6.3mm3.5mm
Detachable cablenoyes

Features

Sony MDR-7506Sony MDR-7506
Sony MDR-7520Sony MDR-7520
Carrying caseyesyes

Power

Sony MDR-7506Sony MDR-7506
Sony MDR-7520Sony MDR-7520
Battery operatednono
Power handling capacity1000.0 mW4000.0 mW

Pros & Cons

Pros
      Cons

          Often compared with Sony MDR-7506